Cost of Living

One of the greatest attractions for migrants to New Zealand is the lifestyle that this country has to offer, not only do ‘Kiwis’ seem to enjoy a more relaxed living philosophy but compared to many international countries, the cost of living an enjoyable lifestyle seems to be more obtainable in Aotearoa.

One of the greatest attractions for migrants to New Zealand is the lifestyle that this country has to offer, not only do ‘Kiwis’ seem to enjoy a more relaxed living philosophy but compared to many international countries.

The majority of migrants choose to rent a house (long or short term) when they first arrive in New Zealand. The benefits of initially renting a house far out-weigh any long term financial benefits of owning a home when first shifting to New Zealand.

Visitors and migrants to New Zealand have an extensive choice of transportation available to them. Because New Zealand is an easy place to navigate, be it around a town, city or the length of the country, most people find it relatively easy to find transport.

New Zealand proudly boasts one of the highest home ownership rates in the world. Housing in New Zealand is very affordable compared to numerous other countries however the amount you should expect to pay for a house depends where in New Zealand you choose to settle.

Below is an approximate costing of what you may pay for various items (prices as at 10 September 2014). Tip: If you are looking for NOW supermarket pricing Download the free app for iPhone and Android from Countdown.